Bosch Rexroth Opens New Facility

Enlarge Image Government officials joined Bosch Rexroth for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

June 11, 2008 • Federal, state, and local government officials joined global factory automation supplier Bosch Rexroth on June 2 to celebrate the opening of its new Tech Center East in Rochester Hills, Mich. The event included displays of state-of-the-art drive, motion, and control concepts and systems designed and developed at the center. The facility will house 120 workers and bring together technical personnel from the company's hydraulics, pneumatics, electric drives, and linear motion and assembly technologies groups.

Berend Bracht, president and CEO of Bosch Rexroth Corp. in North America, noted that the new facility underscores Bosch Rexroth's commitment to the industry. “We believe the American automotive industry is ready to take a major step forward in updating and modernizing its facilities here and around the world,” said Bracht. “As a longtime supplier to the industry around the world and in this country, we believe we can play an important role in that process.”

 

Tech Center East is involved in the development of the hydraulic hybrid systems that are being tested to conserve energy and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles. The facility plays a major role in the development of Bosch Rexroth's hydraulic regenerative braking system and innovative automation solutions for solar applications. It will focus on the most advanced hydraulics applications like hydraulic hybrid vehicle technology, compact construction machinery, hybrid hydraulic drives, alternate energy, and off-shore marine applications.